Chicago Bears training camp is just around the corner, which means it’s time to start looking ahead at the roster the team is bringing to Lake Forest.

We’re unveiling our Bears 2025 training camp position previews, where we’re breaking down every player by position and examining the biggest question facing the group.

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It starts at the most important position: Quarterback, where all eyes are on Caleb Williams as he enters his sophomore season with new head coach Ben Johnson leading the charge. Williams is poised for a breakout year following an impactful offseason that saw upgrades at head coach, offensive play caller, offensive line and even weapons. There’s also a battle brewing for the backup job between Case Keenum and Tyson Bagent, which is something to watch.

Let’s take a look at the Bears’ quarterbacks heading into 2025 training camp:

Caleb Williams

It’s no secret that Caleb Williams had a rough rookie season as he dealt with two different head coaches, three offensive coordinators, a 10-game losing streak, being sacked a league-high 68 times and a 5-12 record in his first year in the NFL. Despite that, Williams had a respectable rookie season where he passed for 3,541 yards, 20 touchdowns and just six interceptions while breaking franchise and league rookie records. Now, Williams in a much better situation in his sophomore season. Chicago prioritized building around Williams this offseason, which included the hiring of Ben Johnson as head coach, revamping the offensive line and adding even more weapons to the mix. While no one’s expecting Williams to become an MVP in his first year with Johnson, the stage is set for Williams to have a breakout year in 2025.

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Case Keenum

While the Bears had Williams in place, they lacked a veteran presence in the quarterback room. That changed with the signing of journeyman quarterback Case Keenum, who played a key role in the development of Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud during the first two years of his career. In his 12-year career, Keenum has played for seven different teams and served both as a starter and backup, bringing plenty of knowledge to the table. His main purpose is to serve as a sounding board and mentor for Williams in his second season, and already been a massive help just during the offseason program. Keenum will also be competing for the backup job with incumbent Tyson Bagent, who’s served as the backup QB since his rookie season. But with Keenum getting reps with the second-team offense throughout the offseason, it certainly seems like the QB2 job is Keenum’s to lose.

Tyson Bagent

For the last two years, Tyson Bagent has been a mainstay as Chicago’s backup quarterback. An undrafted free agent out of Division II Shepherd, Bagent shocked many when he defeated P.J. Walker for the backup job in what was Justin Fields’ final season with the Bears. In four starts, in place of an injured Fields, Bagent threw for 859 yards, three touchdowns and six interceptions. Bagent appeared in four games for Chicago last season, completing 2-of-2 passes for 11 yards — as Williams started all 17 contests. While Bagent has been the backup for the past two seasons, that future isn’t safe following the addition of Case Keenum, who is not only contending for the QB2 role but also appears to be the favorite to win the job. Bagent needs a big training camp and preseason to try and make this decision as difficult as possible on the Bears — roll with Williams and Keenum or carry three QBs.

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Austin Reed

The Bears signed Austin Reed as an undrafted rookie free agent last offseason, where he contended for the QB3 role. Reed had a solid preseason, throwing for 123 yards and a touchdown in relief as QB3, sometimes QB4, which was enough to earn him a spot on the practice squad. Reed spent the entire 2024 season on the practice squad, and he was signed to a reserve/future deal in January. While Reed won’t be competing for any significant role this summer, he’ll be looking to impress new head coach Ben Johnson enough to warrant a spot back on the practice squad. Keenum and Bagent will be competing for the backup role, which means one or both will make the 53-man roster. And if Bagent doesn’t, another team would likely swoop in and nab him, which bodes well for Reed’s chances to make the practice squad.

Big Question: How will Caleb Williams progress under Ben Johnson?

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This article originally appeared on Bears Wire: Chicago Bears 2025 training camp preview: Quarterbacks